...And they're off! Mark down Sunday August 3 on your sporting calendar, as the Pigeon Poetry race takes Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops by a sweeping flurry of wings and words.

From 12 noon, hear the eight poems commissioned for Pigeon Poetry read live.

Eye off the form of the bards and birds, and place your free bet in the sweep to win poetry prizes and glory.

The race will begin at 1.00 sharp, swooping from NSW's premier hang-gliding launch area, to the breeders' headquarters in Mt Ousley. Bring your twitcher's binoculars to follow the race call, as a pigeon-cam feeds the action live to the launch site.

Then it's time to throw off the fascinators, pop those corks and celebrate the grand presentation of the Pigeon Poetry Cup.

Where? Bald Hill Launching Area, north end of Stanwell Tops carpark. From Sydney, follow the Princes Highway south and take the left exit to Stanwell. Public toilets and coffee van onsite.

When? Sunday, August 3 from 12.00 - 2.00pm

This is a free event, with donations to The Red Room Company, a non-profit organisation, being collected on the day.
Punters of all ages and plumage welcome.

CLICK HERE to enter the offical Pigeon Poetry site.